Road Trips from Camden, NJ
Camden is a solid launchpad for straightforward drives within New Jersey, mostly along highways with consistently good drive scores. You've got options that keep you close, with several destinations under two hours and featuring nearby parks like Morristown National Historical Park. For longer excursions, there are routes extending to over 100 miles, offering variety if you have a bit more time. Most of these are day trips, focusing on accessible terrain and park access.
Total Routes
60
Shortest
1.1h
With Parks Nearby
59
Under 2 hours
44 total in this range
Mendham, NJ
1h 57m82.8 mi one way
This 82.8-mile drive to Mendham is a good middle-ground option. It offers a mix of highway and surface roads over mostly flat terrain, taking about 2 hours. You'll have access to Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park, making it a strong choice for park enthusiasts.
Fair Haven, NJ
1h 45m75.8 mi one way
Fair Haven is a shorter, 75.8-mile trip, primarily on the highway and taking just 1.8 hours. Its proximity to Gateway National Recreation Area makes it a convenient choice for nature lovers. The terrain is mostly flat, and it's a quick day trip.
Oceanport, NJ
1h 39m72.7 mi one way
At 72.7 miles and 1.7 hours, Oceanport is one of the closer options. It's mostly a highway drive on flat terrain and offers access to Gateway National Recreation Area. This route is ideal for a quick escape to a nearby natural area.
Bloomingdale, NJ
1h 22m59.2 mi one way
This is the shortest option at 59.2 miles, taking only 1.4 hours. It's a highway-heavy drive through mostly flat terrain. You get close proximity to Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park, ideal for a brief park visit.
Green Knoll, NJ
1h 36m68.3 mi one way
Green Knoll is 68.3 miles away and takes about 1.6 hours. The drive profile is mixed highway and surface roads across mostly flat terrain. Similar to other northern NJ destinations, it provides access to Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
Full-day getaway
16 total in this range
Lake Mohawk, NJ
2h 37m105 mi one way
For a longer day trip, Lake Mohawk is 105 miles away, taking 2.6 hours primarily on the highway. It features gently rolling terrain and access to Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and Thomas Edison National Historical Park, offering more extensive park options.
Montvale, NJ
2h 25m110.1 mi one way
Montvale is a longer drive at 110.1 miles, requiring 2.4 hours mostly on the highway. The terrain is mostly flat. This route offers proximity to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Gateway National Recreation Area, providing diverse park experiences.
Mountain Lakes, NJ
2h 9m94.7 mi one way
This 94.7-mile drive to Mountain Lakes takes 2.2 hours, mostly on the highway over flat terrain. It's a good option if you want to visit Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.
Parsippany, NJ
2h 2m90.3 mi one way
Parsippany is 90.3 miles and takes 2 hours, primarily via highway on flat terrain. While this route doesn't list specific nearby parks, it's a straightforward drive among the options.
Lake Telemark, NJ
2h 17m101.3 mi one way
Lake Telemark is a longer route at 101.3 miles, taking 2.3 hours mostly on the highway over flat terrain. It provides access to Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, similar to other northern NJ destinations.
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Mendham, NJ
1h 57m82.8 mi one way
Fair Haven, NJ
1h 45m75.8 mi one way
Oceanport, NJ
1h 39m72.7 mi one way
Bloomingdale, NJ
1h 22m59.2 mi one way
Fair Haven, NJ
1h 45m75.8 mi one way
Shrewsbury, NJ
1h 38m72.4 mi one way
Basking Ridge, NJ
1h 48m77.9 mi one way
Hazlet, NJ
1h 37m68.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives are enhanced by the presence of parks like Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area, offering opportunities to see nature reawaken.
Summer
Summer is ideal for exploring the various parks accessible from these routes, such as Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, given the mostly flat and highway-friendly terrain.
Fall
The mostly flat terrain and highway routes make fall drives easy, with opportunities to visit historical parks like Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
Winter
Winter road conditions are generally favorable on these mostly flat, highway-focused routes, allowing for straightforward access to destinations like Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.
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